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Field Testing

Duration: 12-24 MonthsGenes in Testing: less than 5

Next, we plant the most successful candidates from our greenhouses in our test fields and in our Research Centers. Trials are vital to the development of all new seed varieties, including genetically modified crops. They allow us to:

Field Trials

We conduct our field trials in stages. Testing typically begins with a small number of plants and expands as more information is obtained.

Results from small-scale field trials are used to further screen and select candidates to be tested in larger field trials.

Research Centers

We developed our Research Centers to provide farmers, dealers and agronomists with the latest information regarding production practices and as a way to reinforce stewardship of biotech products to enhance their sustainability.

Monmouth, ILAt this Learning Center, we work toward advanced research in corn and soybean production to better meet the needs of the farmer and consumer.

Gothenburg, NEOur Water Utilization Learning Center is a state-of-the-art demonstration, research and outreach facility. A special emphasis is placed on managing water efficiently.

Scott, MSHere we look at the latest germplasm and technologies from a systems perspective. Through our research, we determine the best agronomic practices for our new products.

Government Regulations

Adherence to APHIS compliance standards is the starting point for our field-trial compliance programs. Developers conducted initial screening and plant selections in laboratory and greenhouse facilities that met or exceeded government regulations, called APHIS specifications. With this data, developers request authorization from APHIS to conduct isolated small-scale field trials. We implement additional procedures to achieve the highest level of compliance:

Comprehensive training for those who conduct field trials and for all those responsible for field-site compliance.

Extensive procedures for all field personnel involved in trial work.

Documentation of critical points for each trial.

Preventative auditing to verify compliance with internal and external standards and to identify process improvement opportunities.

We are committed to meeting and exceeding preventative auditing and self-reporting to encourage employees and cooperators to identify and immediately report incidents of potential non-compliance. While we believe that our compliance program is among the most comprehensive and successful compliance programs in the industry, we continually review and strengthen our practices.

Weed Management

Vistive® Gold + DT (Roundup Ready 2 Xtend™)Vistive® Gold + DT soybeans could not only provide oil with the mono-unsaturated fat levels similar to olive oil and the low saturated fat content of canola oil, it is also dicamba-tolerant and would give farmers more flexibility in controlling weeds.

Second-Generation Soybean Cyst Nematode ResistanceSoybean Cyst Nematode is one of the most devastating pests of soybeans in the U.S. Second-generation resistance has the potential to offer additional protection from multiple races soybean cyst nematodes. This additional protection from Soybean Cyst Nematode is being developed through plant breeding techniques for improved plant health.

Insect Management

Lygus ControlThe Lygus bug damages cotton bolls and reduces a crop's quality. This product would be the first to extend the spectrum of insect control to this pest.

Next Stop - On-Farm Trials

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This information is for educational purposes only and is not an offer to sell Roundup Xtend™ with VaporGrip® Technology. This product is not yet registered or approved for sale or use anywhere in the United States.

ALWAYS READ AND FOLLOW DIRECTIONS FOR USE ON PESTICIDE LABELING. IT IS A VIOLATION OF FEDERAL AND STATE LAW to use any pesticide product other than in accordance with its labeling. NOT ALL formulations of dicamba or glyphosate are approved for in-crop use with Roundup Ready 2 Xtend® soybeans, Bollgard II® XtendFlex® or XtendFlex® cotton. ONLY USE FORMULATIONS THAT ARE SPECIFICALLY LABELED FOR SUCH USES AND APPROVED FOR SUCH USE IN THE STATE OF APPLICATION. DICAMBA FORMULATIONS MAY NOT BE APPROVED IN ALL STATES. Contact the U.S. EPA and your state pesticide regulatory agency with any questions about the approval status of dicamba herbicide products for in-crop use with Roundup Ready 2 Xtend® soybeans, Bollgard II® XtendFlex® or XtendFlex® cotton.

Commercialization is dependent on multiple factors, including successful conclusion of the regulatory process. The information presented herein is provided for educational purposes only, and is not and shall not be construed as an offer to sell, or a recommendation to use, any unregistered pesticide for any purpose whatsoever. It is a violation of federal law to promote or offer to sell an unregistered pesticide.

Roundup Ready 2 Xtend® soybeans contains genes that confer tolerance to glyphosate and dicamba. Bollgard II® XtendFlex® cotton contains genes that confer tolerance to glyphosate, dicamba and glufosinate. Glyphosate will kill crops that are not tolerant to glyphosate. Dicamba will kill crops that are not tolerant to dicamba. Glufosinate will kill crops that are not tolerant to glufosinate. Contact your Monsanto dealer or refer to Monsanto’s Technology Use Guide for recommended weed control programs.

Do not export Genuity® Roundup Ready® Alfalfa seed or crop, including hay or hay products, to China pending import approval. In addition, due to the unique cropping practices do not plant Genuity® Roundup Ready® Alfalfa in Imperial County, California, pending import approvals and until Monsanto grants express permission for such planting.

Monsanto Company is a member of Excellence Through Stewardship® (ETS). Monsanto products are commercialized in accordance with ETS Product Launch Stewardship Guidance, and in compliance with Monsanto's Policy for Commercialization of Biotechnology-Derived Plant Products in Commodity Crops. This product has been approved for import into key export markets with functioning regulatory systems. Any crop or material produced from this product can only be exported to, or used, processed or sold in countries where all necessary regulatory approvals have been granted. It is a violation of national and international law to move material containing biotech traits across boundaries into nations where import is not permitted. Growers should talk to their grain handler or product purchaser to confirm their buying position for this product.

B.t. products may not yet be registered in all states. Check with your Monsanto representative for the registration status in your state.

IMPORTANT IRM INFORMATION: Genuity® RIB Complete® corn blend products do not require the planting of a structured refuge except in the Cotton-Growing Area where corn earworm is a significant pest. See the IRM/Grower Guide for additional information. Always read and follow IRM requirements.

Individual results may vary, and performance may vary from location to location and from year to year. This result may not be an indicator of results you may obtain as local growing, soil and weather conditions may vary. Growers should evaluate data from multiple locations and years whenever possible.